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Automated installation of missing plugins must be disabled
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-0036 | DTBC-0036 | SV-0036r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If you set this setting to enabled the automatic search and installation of missing plugins will be disabled in Google Chrome. Setting this option to disabled or leave it not set the plugin finder will be active. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome STIG Draft | 2012-09-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-0036r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Universal method (Requires Chrome Browser v15 or later): 1. In the omnibox (address bar) type chrome://policy 2. If DisablePluginFinder is displayed under the Policy Name column and it is set to true under the Policy Value column, then this is not a finding. Windows method: 1. Start regedit 2. Navigate to HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\ 3. If the DisablePluginFinder value name does not exist or its value data is not set to 1, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-0036r1_fix) |
|---|
| Valid for Chrome Browser version 11 or later. Windows registry: Key Path: HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\ Value Name: DisablePluginFinder Value Type: Boolean (REG_DWORD) Value Data: 1 Windows group policy: Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\ Policy Name: Specify whether the plugin finder should be disabled Policy State: Enabled Policy Value: N/A |